Applies ToPowerPoint for Microsoft 365 PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac PowerPoint for the web
  • On the View tab, select Slide Master.

  • Select Close Master View when you're done.

For more info, see What is a slide master?

Viewing a slide master isn't currently possible in PowerPoint for the web. You can, however, view a slide master in the PowerPoint desktop app.

  • To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.

    Editing open in desktop app button

Don't have the PowerPoint desktop app? Try or buy Microsoft 365.

  • On the View tab, select Slide Master.

  • Select Close Master View when you're done.

For more info, see What is a slide master?

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